partisan
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Their solid groundstrokes, sharp movement and never-say-die attitude caused problems for their opponents, who deserve huge credit for staying focused in a partisan environment.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
In a country known for its partisan divisions, no issue unifies Argentines across the political spectrum more than the Falkland Islands, an archipelago in the south Atlantic that Argentina has long claimed as its own.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Youth movements arise regularly in politics, especially in times of partisan discontent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Talarico’s Christianity celebrates pluralism, affirms LGBTQ+ individuals and believes God transcends all partisan divisions.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
The games were often exciting to watch—sometimes even a few officers would attend—but also nervous-making, as the crowds that gathered for matches between popular teams were partisan and players would sometimes get into fights.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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